Originally Posted by canadiancow

I filled out the declaration card on the flight. I was not going to use NEXUS.

I checked the box in the visitor section to indicate I was over my limit.

At the desk, I told the officer I had $250 in items like pens and backpacks to give out to students at UW for recruiting. I handed her the itemized list.

She spent some time on her computer, but crossed out what the kiosk had printed on my form, wrote a new one, and sent me on my way.

No secondary.

My colleague did not declare anything.

So sure, it took me marginally longer to get through, but I'm happy that I didn't put my NEXUS at risk.